Pages

▼

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

OH CHRISTMAS TREE...........

Morning all................

Well hope you are all well....and sadly back to work after the long weekend.....but hay ho it's my day off tomorrow so a short week for me :o)

So straight onto my card and I have used another of my new Lili of the Valley stamps...this time a Christmas one. As you might know I'm not a big lover of Christmas cards so I'm determined to start liking them and these cute stamps are so sweet...So you never know lol....! I have teamed this sweet couple with some Nitwits, twine/scrim and a few pearls...nice n simples hehehe....

This gorgeous couple is going into the following challenges :-
Sketch Saturday # 170 ~ Fab Sketch..!


Oh Christmas Tree ~ Lili of the Valley


Close up of image


Close up of Scrim/Twine


Close up of Sentiment ~ which it on the Dp's...!


Side View

Items Used

Stamp ~ Lili of the Valley
Papers ~ Nitwits "Beary Christmas Too"
Colouring medium ~ Promarkers, Chalks & Prismas
Border Punch ~ MS "Doily Lace"
Scrim ~ Poor Steve...lol...
Bakers Twine ~ Crafts-4-You
Pearls ~ The Hobbyhouse
Card Blank ~ Craftwork Cards
Nesties

Thank you for looking and all your lovely comments :o)

So that's all from me today folks....hope you all have a fabby day..

and I will catch ya all laters...


at

52 comments:

  1. Lisa30 August 2011 at 08:40

    Hi Vicky, Gorgeous card! Love this cute image and your colouring is FAB!

    Lisa x

    ReplyDelete
  2. Debs M30 August 2011 at 08:52

    great card and image, lovely x

    ReplyDelete
  3. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)30 August 2011 at 08:52

    Such a cute card I just love LOTV stamps! Thanks for sharing x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lisa Jane30 August 2011 at 08:52

    oh this is wonderful.. the image is is beautifully coloured
    Lisa x

    ReplyDelete
  5. Ciska30 August 2011 at 08:56

    Oh Vicky, you don't like Christmas cards? That's blasphemy ;) This little cutie turned out really well though, it's gorgeous. I love how you made it look like a parcel :) Have a great week!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Amanda30 August 2011 at 09:01

    Hi Vicky, love the christmas card, so beautifully coloured. I am also not a christmas card fan although I do love christmas lol. Hope your day in work isn't too bad and can't wait to see your next creation

    ReplyDelete
  7. Claire30 August 2011 at 09:11

    Beautiful card hun - the image is lovely and I love your colouring on this one. Hugs, Claire x

    ReplyDelete
  8. Anne-Marie30 August 2011 at 09:22

    Hi Vicky,

    I'm the same with Christmas Cards, but getting to like a tiny bit!!

    Card is lovely.

    Anne-Marie x x

    ReplyDelete
  9. heidy30 August 2011 at 10:24

    Oh I think it's lovely,Vicky!
    Hugs Heidy

    ReplyDelete
  10. Jan 30 August 2011 at 10:57

    Love this Vicky that LOTV has a lot to answer too, I don't like Xmas cards either! Their images are fab & this one is no exception xx Jan

    ReplyDelete
  11. Rachael30 August 2011 at 10:59

    Such a lovely card Vicky! Your colouring is fab - the shading is awesome! I havnt got a hope of shading like that! Rach :) xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Vicky30 August 2011 at 11:15

    Hi sweetie this is gorgeous I so love the image I've not inked it up yet......how unusual for me lol.
    Love the papers shug.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Unknown30 August 2011 at 11:50

    Beautiful Vicky a sweet image and super gorgeous xmas card.
    Chris x

    ReplyDelete
  14. Dicycle30 August 2011 at 12:14

    Beautiful card Vicky. Can I also wish you a very happy birthday. Hope it's a brilliant day for you. Hugs Di xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 12:16

    awesome blog, do you have twitter or facebook? i will bookmark this page thanks.

    My site:
    rachat credit ficp Rachat de credit

    ReplyDelete
  16. Denise 30 August 2011 at 12:19

    Another gorgeous card Vicky - I love it.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

    ReplyDelete
  17. Kerryn30 August 2011 at 12:31

    gorgeous!!!! I adore the new LOTV images. I also adore Christmas. Can't get enough so I will start making some of mine soon!! You colouring is stunning as ever xxx

    ReplyDelete
  18. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 12:40

    Чудесная открытка! Очень красивый штамп и твоя раскраска просто восхитительна! Красота!!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Rosietoes30 August 2011 at 12:54

    Delightful card and beautifully coloured.
    Love the lo.

    Edna x

    ReplyDelete
  20. Berry 30 August 2011 at 13:10

    What an adorable image and so well put together hugs Rebekah xx

    ReplyDelete
  21. McCrafty's Cards30 August 2011 at 13:17

    Gorgeous card, I like the image which is coloured beautifully,
    Kevin xx

    ReplyDelete
  22. petra,s cards30 August 2011 at 13:23

    gorgeous card vicky, love that image!!! gorgeous colouring!
    xx petra

    ReplyDelete
  23. sallysbitz230 August 2011 at 13:29

    Gorgeous card Vicky. The image is cute & coloured perfectly x
    I do love the old fashioned look.

    Great papers, I have purchased several sets BUT have not used any yet !!! Lol

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Whisper30 August 2011 at 14:29

    Oooo am loving those DP's, twine and layout, Luv Sam x

    ReplyDelete
  25. Elaine Stark30 August 2011 at 15:06

    A beautiful card. Lovely and fresh colours. Elaine

    ReplyDelete
  26. Feebsy30 August 2011 at 15:14

    This is a beautiful card Vicky, the colouring is lovely. I really like the dp's and the twine and scrim are a brilliant touch.

    Feebsy
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  27. Sue B 30 August 2011 at 16:32

    Aww this is gorgeous Vicky! Love your colouring! I have this stamp also - it's really sweet! Love the papers and the scrim looks fab!
    Have a good week!
    Hugs Sue xx

    ReplyDelete
  28. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 17:41

    Gorgeous Vicky!! Love the image and those papers. xx

    ReplyDelete
  29. Crafty Loops30 August 2011 at 18:14

    Awwww this is a beautiful card. Lee xx

    ReplyDelete
  30. Pink Dandelion30 August 2011 at 18:38

    Gorgeous card Vicky, love this LOTV image. Does Steve know where all his scrim has gone lol.
    Debs xx

    ReplyDelete
  31. Little K Smith30 August 2011 at 18:44

    Aw a lovely crimbo card Vicky, a gorgeous image and I love the papers too :)
    Kelly.x

    ReplyDelete
  32. Shaz30 August 2011 at 19:05

    Gorgeous card Vicky, coloured beautifully yet again, and i,m loving those papers. x

    ReplyDelete
  33. Lynda30 August 2011 at 20:11

    Beautiful card Vicky

    Love Lynda xxx

    ReplyDelete
  34. sandy's crafty bits30 August 2011 at 20:32

    ooo another really super little card ... love your papers and the image is really cute ... have not started on my christmas cards yet !! oops better get a move on I guess ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

    ReplyDelete
  35. Diane's Card Designs30 August 2011 at 21:12

    Oh Vicky what a gorgeous image. love the backing papers and your colouring is great.
    Diane :-) xx

    ReplyDelete
  36. Julie30 August 2011 at 21:12

    Wow, Vicky this is so fabulous!! Your colouring is awesome and all your lovely embellies are perfect!! So sorry I missed sending birthday wishes on the actual day- I've been hopelessly disorganised recently!! Hugs, Juliexx

    ReplyDelete
  37. coops30 August 2011 at 21:42

    stunning card vicky.i love your papers and design and the image and colours are gorgeous ;D

    xx coops xx

    ReplyDelete
  38. Kathleen30 August 2011 at 22:02

    Your colouring is second to none, really great, cute image and lovely papers.
    You probably know this but NitWits sale starts 1st September.

    Kath x

    ReplyDelete
  39. Shell Shearer Swinscoe30 August 2011 at 22:34

    Gorgeous card hun, love the DP its fab!
    Hugs Shellxx

    ReplyDelete
  40. Ruth30 August 2011 at 22:41

    Wow!! Vicky, this is fab! The red in the image really stands out! Ruth x

    ReplyDelete
  41. PAC CHARITY CARDS30 August 2011 at 22:46

    Hi Vicky - this is wonderful Hun. I just love the papers and your colours. Have a nice day off

    ReplyDelete
  42. Cazza30 August 2011 at 23:27

    This is perfect Vicky! Gorgeous DP's and such a cute image, love it! :o)
    Thanks for joining us over at Sketch Saturday this week too :o))
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  43. Amanda R31 August 2011 at 00:08

    Well you may not like christmas cards but you have done an amazing job coloring this image! I just sat and stared at it for a bit, very impressive!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Wendy31 August 2011 at 00:53

    I am sat in bed after falling down the stairs and I have just coloured the very same image lol I love your card Hun so cute fab as always hugs hope you had a good bank holiday and glad you have a short week hugs


    Wendy

    ReplyDelete
  45. cardmaking bird31 August 2011 at 10:38

    Beautiful card, Vicky! I love how you've coloured up the image, it looks so cute! Hugs, Marie xx

    ReplyDelete
  46. vicmbee31 August 2011 at 13:03

    Beautiful card and awesome colouring.. Thanks for coming and visiting my blog and leaving lovely comments..xxx Vicki

    ReplyDelete
  47. Sue31 August 2011 at 14:23

    Gorgeous card Vicky. Love that LOTV stamp. Sue.x

    ReplyDelete
  48. Unknown31 August 2011 at 17:39

    This is gorgeous, what a sweet card.. and your colouring is fabulous, love it xxx

    ReplyDelete
  49. Hlora1 September 2011 at 03:59

    It is very beautiful!! Love your colouring!

    ReplyDelete
  50. Lee1 September 2011 at 13:45

    Hi Vicky,thanks for visiting me and your lovely comments.I adore this image,your colouring is just fabby.Gorgeous papers n layout.xx

    ReplyDelete
  51. KarenB2 September 2011 at 08:24

    This is so pretty, I love the way you used the fibres to add texture :)

    ReplyDelete
  52. Kathleen3 September 2011 at 02:25

    this is an absolutely adorable card. think i might have to invest in some of these LOTV images!!!
    kathleen mc x

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them all, hugs Vicky xx